Trumpocracy: the new world order (in-person discussion)

Food for Thought Videos and Questions

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nASLbAJsFK4 (2:37)
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71bx0-PyrU&t=2s (18:46)
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZYKxgc9TE (8:55)
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNAyK4gpA8 (17:21)
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-kKLy6uNc4 (22:36)
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-eHOSq3oqI (8:17)
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiUPD-z9DTg (14:58)
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ih7WJrcjWg (37:10)
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWZ91KzbPng&t=57s (27.09)

Reading: (Optional)

1. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/podcasts/the-daily/trump-europe-tarriff-trade-war.html
2. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/trump-ukraine-postwar-world/681745/
3. https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/03/13/donald-trump-has-pushed-europe-back-into-whatever-it-takes-mode
4. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/04/trump-maga-national-interest-usaid-destruction/681735/
5. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/trump-new-world-order/681683/

Questions:

1. What are the implications of the current global power shift for the existing international order?
2. What are the key factors driving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and how can it be resolved?
3. What are the core values and interests that underpin the transatlantic alliance, and how have they evolved over time?
4. How has the alliance responded to recent challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and the Ukraine conflict.
5. What are the implications of the conflict for global governance and the rules-based international order?
6. How can the international community work together to mitigate the economic impacts of the conflict and promote a stable and prosperous global economy?

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Meaningful Discussions events take place in 11 countries and this will be our 136th event in Melbourne! :) Please be sure to ARRIVE ON TIME since everyone will be divided into tables of 6 people at the start time. Also, please watch at least one of the Food For Thought videos before you arrive.

This event will allow a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion with Food For Thought videos, discussion facilitators at each table and discussion questions provided. So if you're looking for open-minded, friendly and intelligent people, you've come to the right place!

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

1. All members are asked to watch at least one of the Food For Thought videos before arrival to stimulate their thoughts and opinions on this subject.
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